Congratulations to Runner-Up Sandra G. from Washington. This is a wonderful time to share my story. I have always been a caregiver by nature. I believe some are and some not so much. I am going to begin in 2007 when my mother came to live with my husband and I in our home. She… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Sandra G.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Diana R. from California. Having two cousins with disabilities, one with autism and one with down syndrome, has given me a unique perspective on what it means to care for individuals with special needs. Growing up, I saw firsthand the patience, understanding, and dedication required to support someone with these challenges. In… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Diana R.

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Nancy A. from Illinois. My name is Nancy. I am a single mother of a 5 year old Autistic Daughter. What motivates me? She does. Not only is she my own child that God has provided me with but she is my heart walking outside of my body. She is… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Nancy A

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Alexus T. from California. My husband and I have been married for 20 years. When we were first married he worked in group homes caring for troubled youth and later worked for Child Protective Services for a short time. He saw the need for love and care that those kids… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Alexus T.

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Cyrill G. from California. A Caregiver’s Journey: Love, Compassion, and Connection From the moment I first stepped into the nursing facility, the distinct scent of antiseptic mingling with the warmth of well-worn furniture, I knew this was where my heart belonged. The steady hum of the facility’s activity, the soft… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Cyrill G.

Children of different ages will have different needs during your divorce and separation. It’s important to understand your child’s developmental level, as that will inform how you emotionally and physically support your child during this time. Let’s take a look at the different developmental stages:   Ages infant to 3 years of age Support Needed:… Continue reading Supporting Your Child’s Needs During a Separation and Divorce

If you are a person who loves someone going through a hard time, I beg you to consider offering up this one question.

From the moment we become moms, our time is no longer our own. As women, we’re often socialized to be nurturers, naturally prioritizing the needs of others (significant others, children, friends, parents) over our own. It’s no wonder our needs land at the bottom of the to-do list. But here’s the truth: The mental load… Continue reading How to Stop the Cycle of Mom Guilt and Reclaim Your Time

“What’s going on with your breathing?” asked Peter Gliatto, director of Mount Sinai’s Visiting Doctors Program. “I don’t know,” she answered, so softly it was hard to hear. “Going from here to the bathroom or the door, I get really winded. I don’t know when it’s going to be my last breath.” Dickens, a lung… Continue reading Homebound Seniors Living Alone Often Slip Through Health System’s Cracks

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health News undertook a yearlong examination of how government decisions undermine Black health — reviewing court and inspection records and government reports, and interviewing… Continue reading Watch: Why the US Has Made Little Progress Improving Black Americans’ Health